“My counsellor really helped me. The time we had was invaluable. She has helped me to move forwards”

Counselling Self-Referral

If you are 18+ you can self-refer to our counselling services without having to go through your GP first.
We offer subsidised rates of £30 for online/telephone sessions and £40 for in-person sessions.

Fill out our online form below and we will be in touch.

We are not a crisis service - if you think you may act on suicidal feelings or may seriously harm yourself, you need urgent medical help.
Please go to your nearest A&E or call 999. You can visit our Crisis Help page for helplines and out of hours support available 24/7.

 
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What is counselling?

 

Counselling, often known as 'talking therapy', provides skilled listening in a safe and confidential environment. Our Counselling Services offer a safe and confidential place to help people have their thoughts heard in sensitive and non-judgemental way.⁠

If you are in need of a confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your mental wellbeing, for whatever reason, you are able to refer yourself to our counselling service.⁠ ⁠

 

Counselling can help if you are experiencing:

  • Anxiety issues and Generalised Anxiety Disorder

  • Depression

  • Confidence and Self-Esteem issues

  • Bereavement

  • Pre, Peri and Post-natal depression

  • Anger management issues

  • Phobias

  • Relationship problems (Please note we do not offer couples counselling)

  • Work-related Stress

  • Issues linked to identifying as LGBTQ+

  • A clinically-diagnosed mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders.

  • Self-harm

  • Recovery from substance misuse issues

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Eating Disorders

How can I receive counselling?

We offer counselling remotely (via telephone, Zoom or MS Teams) or in-person. Face to face sessions are currently held at:

South East and Central Essex Mind
Nelsons Gate
217a North Road
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 7AF

 
 

Unit 5 - Back 2 Best Injury & Rehab clinic
Britannia Business Park
Comet Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 6GE

 
 

North Road Chapel
North Road
Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 7AH

 
 

What People Are Saying…

 

“’My counsellor was truly lovely and understanding with the issues that I had going on at the time, and helped me tremendously with everything. I couldn’t thank her enough for all of her work’’.”

— Recent Counselling Service User

 

“‘’My counsellor was attentive, helpful, and above all, had an understanding of my needs. She was aware of how I felt, and where I needed to be. She was very professional throughout - would highly recommend’’.”

— Recent Counselling Service User